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THURSDAY time to mow.The Yards will perform at the Jazzhaus.
926 1/2 Massachusetts St., at 10 p.m. Pittsburgh-based, The Yards guitar-heavy rock sound brings to mind bands such as The Vines or The White Stripes, but as the Free Times states, "The music will make you let go of all precedence and any expectations, while The Yards pull you in." For $3 to a 21-and-over crowd, you can hear this band continue to push musical boundaries with opener Peppershaker. Head to Kansas City for Jazz to Hip Hop at the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central St. Jazz to Hip Hop, dubbed "A Rich Music Experience," is the vision of NRG, sister to MC Joe Good, one half of local hip-hop heroes SoundsGood. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the show will feature jazz and hip hop artists from Lawrence and Kansas City, with each artist sharing creative influence or inspiration in between each set. The all-ages show is $10. Closer to home, you can drop by the Kiosk Benefit Show at Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St., just over the bridge on North Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Kiosk, the University's art and literary magazine, is published once each semester. For just $3, listen to local musicians such as Josh Powers and Johnny Owens.
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Powers and Johnny Quest, 2000 Yards Out, and Gryphyn, while local artist Dominic Sova paints to the flow of the music. The 18-and-over show starts at 8:45 p.m., but come early to get your hands on prizes from Johnny's Tavern, Paisano's, Body Boutique and more.
FRIDAY more moor.
Deceit, jealousy and rage fuel the play Othello. To watch a vibrant retelling of the Shakespeare classic, head to the Lied Center where the Aquila Theatre Company will perform. The company is known for bringing twists to classics, and Othello will continue this tradition. Part of the New Directions Series at the Lied Center, Othello begins at 7:30 tomorrow night. Tickets are $14 or $11.50 for students and children, $28 or $23 for the general public and $27 or $22 for senior citizens. If a night of classic theater doesn't excite you, make your way to La Tasca, 943 Massachusetts St., for KJHK's Glitchathon. The event features Superargo, Mo-Sys, bo$kk and EVAC bringing you music ranging from glitchy-laptop sounds to hip hop-oriented electronic beats. DJ Cruz will be spinning in between the sets. It all begins at 9 p.m. and is $4 for 21 and over and $5 for 18 and over.
SATURDAY what's up, doc?
who worry they're just getting a worthless academic degree needn't
Carrot Top
fear. If grad school doesn't pan out, you can always go into stand up comedy. Get some inspiration from 1-800-COLLECT spokesman (and former marketing major) Carrot Top at Ameristar Casino, Interstate 435 and Highway 210 in Kansas City. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and the Chairman of the Board will take the stage at 8 p.m. Doll yourself up for your night on the town at The Fashion Show at El Torreon, 3101
Gillham Plaza, in Kansas City. Local fashion designer Isabel will show you the best in street style at 6 p.m. A cost has not been set.
MONDAY wonderful birthday
nik and producer Miles Bonny (half of Sounds Good) turns 23 this week and invites Lawrence's 18-and-over population to The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., to celebrate with a Stevie Wonder dance party. DinoJack Crispy (aka Bonny himself) will be the man behind the mixer, spinning Wonder tunes all night. He says the idea for the night was from a similar event in New York City and came to realization when a hip-hop show scheduled for tonight was cancelled. The cost is $2 and the party begins at 9 p.m.
SUNDAY loose change
Show on your country soul and your new hipster boots at the Nickel! Creek show in Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Originally formed as a bluegrass band before two of the members were even pre-teens, Nickel Creek has evolved, incorporating everything from Beatlesesque psychedelia to folk in a diverse and pleasing fusion. This all-ages show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20-$25.
TUESDAY no such thing
town for John Mayer fans. It's time for you lovers of smooth, jazzy melodies to move on down the road, preferably to Columbia, Mo., where Mayer is scheduled to play tonight. A mere $35 buys you a seat at the Hearnes Center, 600 Stadium Blvd., where your golden boy will go on stage at 7:30 p.m. Have a good time, but beware of snarky Mizzou fans who might not consider your body to be a wonderland.
town this evening come prepared for intermittent showers of instrumental inspiration (good music). Start off at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., where the Polyphonic Spree brings its multi-faceted orchestrations to our waiting ears. It jams in a complex style that's akin to a meeting between The Flaming Lips and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. The Indie powerhouse Starlight Mints open. Tickets are $10. Then The Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., will house some more heroes of modern rock music with Ladybug Transistor. This 21 and over show should carry on well in to the night as it shares the bill with Lee Bozeman. Tickets are $2.
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